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Fever’s win streak can be attributed to Boston’s surge
Aliyah Boston’s improved offensive production earned her Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors, and has also helped the Indiana Fever win five of seven and enter the playoff race after the team opened the season 1-8.
And the early season WNBA awards go to…
A’ja Wilson is the only player who ranks in the top 3 in points, rebounds and blocks per game. Is she the frontrunner for WNBA MVP? The early season awards are in.
'Fight Night' in Las Vegas always has meant more than just boxing
There has always been something special about Fight Night in Las Vegas. For decades, the Entertainment Capital of the World has widely been recognized as the Boxing Capital of the World, too.
RANKS: Mystics win twice, out of the basement
The top three teams didn’t change heading into Week 6, but the bottom of the rankings did. With the Washington Mystics winning twice, they move out of the basement.
From Minnesota to Paris, Reeve bringing good vibes
Now in her 15th season at the helm in Minnesota, coach Cheryl Reeve is set to coach the U.S. National Team next month in the 2024 Paris Olympics. And she’s bringing nothing but good vibes.
RANKS: Empire State of Mind for No. 1 New York
New York takes over the top spot this week after handing Connecticut its first loss of the season, while two-time defending champion Las Vegas plummets into the bottom half of the rankings.
Representing USA is special vibe for WNBA vets
Diana Taurasi will play in her sixth Olympic games, Brittney Griner will play in international competition for the first time since her detainment in a Russian prison, and both will be joined by 10 of the greatest players in the world to represent USA in Paris.
OPINION: U.S. Olympic selection committee did Caitlin Clark a favor
The U.S. Olympic selection committee did WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark a huge favor in leaving her off this year’s roster. Clark will have played 65 games in 255 days when the All-Star Break arrives - an average of one game every 3.5 days.
WNBPA brass embracing special time for the WNBA
Just 25 days into the season, and narratives surrounding the WNBA continue to overflow. And WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and vice-president Kelsey Plum agreed the same energy many veterans have felt for years is finally being matched by a newfound fanbase.,
Brink fulfills childhood goal
Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink accomplished a childhood goal to represent the United States in the Olympics when she was named to the 3x3 US National Team.
NOTES: Lynx cashing tickets for WNBA bettors
Based on the ATS (against the spread) numbers at Covers.com, the Minnesota Lynx are the top dog when it comes to investing the window, as they've not only opened the campaign 6-2 SU (straight-up) on the court, but they're an impressive 7-1 ATS.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
If the WNBA is Public Enemy No. 1, then Bring the Noise ladies
Just 2-1/2 weeks into the season, and there are plenty of narratives in and around the WNBA. Some are pretty damn good, others are extremely bad. Haters gon’ hate, as they say. But it hasn't taken long for WNBA’s veterans and coaches to defend their sisterhood, taking offense to storylines being created at every turn, the most popular ones surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
RANKS: Sun rise, Lynx prowl, Aces drop…
Time to shake up the power rankings for Week 3, as the Connecticut Sun are the only unbeaten team in the WNBA, but where does that leave the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces?
The existence of mental health issues in the WNBA
The WNBA is a heavy dose of reality and can certainly interfere with the elation rookies feel after achieving their dream of making it to the league. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but sustaining cerebral durability for the next four or five months is a challenge they acknowledge they're up against.
NOTES: WNBA rookie class living up to its billing
The 2024 WNBA rookie class has quickly lived up to its billing after the first week of the regular season.
RANKS: Solid camp helps Lynx open season 2-0
POWER RANKINGS: The top three in this week’s WNBA power rankings. From there, there was plenty of movement with one team making the biggest jump to No. 4 after a 2-0 start.
Martin’s block heard ‘round Las Vegas highlights debut
Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin made her WNBA debut on Saturday, May 18, and it was a performance that might be remembered for the block heard round Las Vegas.
Natasha Cloud writing new chapter in The Valley
Natasha Cloud ranks third in the WNBA with 1,265 assists since arriving in the league in 2015. Also in that span, she ranks ninth among all guards with 785 rebounds. She won her first championship, then with the Washington Mystics. Now she’s looking for a second ring in Phoenix.
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